Xishi Shantou Guan - Main Branch. An old Shantou shacha hot pot hidden in the market. On holidays, Hsinchu City God Temple is always bustling with tourists. Passing through the alley to the adjacent market, you will find. An old Shantou shacha hot pot hidden in the market. On holidays, Hsinchu City God Temple is always bustling with tourists. Passing through the alley to the adjacent market, you will find a queue of people waiting to dine, all eager to taste the shacha hot pot at #XishiShantouGuan. The interior is simple and unpretentious, yet always full. It's a childhood memory for locals in Hsinchu, a taste they've grown up with. When crowded, the close proximity of tables creates a familiar feeling of dining at home. The secret to enjoying shacha beef hot pot is 'chopsticks never leave the meat, three seconds in the pot.' Grab the edge of the beef slice, dip it into the hottest part of the broth for about three seconds, and then lift it out to ensure the beef is evenly cooked and retains its sweetness. The fragrant shacha broth is light and warming. The specially selected fresh beef, dipped in shacha sauce with peanut bits, perfectly complements the fresh sweetness of the beef. A friendly reminder: if you don't eat beef, pork is also available! The shacha beef hot pot uses shacha sauce, scallions, and tomatoes as the main broth ingredients, creating a unique flavor. You can first taste the clear broth, then enjoy the hand-made beef cooked in it. The shacha beef noodles are not only flavorful but also retain their chewy texture. Stir-fried over high heat, they have a fragrant wok hei. The beef is tender, and the sauce is a perfect balance of savory and sweet – truly unbeatable! Stir-fried tomato beef tripe with shacha and Address: 新竹市北區新竹市北區西安街70號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu